COVID-19 Testing Outline

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Testing Outline

Copan Swab https://www.copanusa.com/cdc-recommends-nasopharyngeal-swabs-and-oropharyngeal-swabs-as-suitable-for-upper-respiratory-tract-specimens-for-investigations-of-novel-coronavirus-2019-ncov/

The open structure of COPAN FLOQSwabs™ acts like a soft brush that efficiently dislodges and collects cells and mucus, then releases the sample immediately when immersed in viral transport medium. COPAN flocked swabs are easy to use and less invasive causing minimal discomfort for the patient when compared to nasopharyngeal washes/aspirates or nasal washes. For more information about COPAN 3mL viral transport media or helpful videos on nasopharyngeal swab specimen collection, visit the COPAN’s UTM® page.

PCR via the Veriti™ 96-Well Thermal Cycler https://www.thermofisher.com/order/catalog/product/4375786#/4375786

The Applied Biosystems® Veriti® 96-Well Thermal Cycler delivers the proven reliability of Applied Biosystems® instruments. With the added control of VeriFlex™ technology, you have six independent temperature blocks that provide precise control over your PCR optimization. Additionally, the color touch screen simplifies setup and use of the Veriti® 96-Well Fast Thermal Cycler. Optional setups for fast or standard PCR methods provide with flexibility to shorten your PCR cycling times.

Agena MassARRAY System for SARS-CoV-2 Testing

https://agenabio.com/products/panel/coronavirus-sars-cov-2-detection-panel/

The SARS-CoV-2 Panel from Agena Bioscience® enables laboratories to meet the demands of the COVID-19 pandemic with a high-throughput and low-cost assay for the detection of the novel coronavirus, SARS-CoV-2.